CCi’s Quick List of Adoptee organizations
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Adopteen is an organization that was founded in 2007 by teens and was organized by adoptees for adoptees. Adopteen offers various programs, such as “Adoptween” (a program for adoptees in their tweens) and “Adopteen Camp-Conference” (a camp for adoptees to hang out & have fun). Their mission is to provide a safe environment for adoptees in their teens/young adulthood to share and grow without adult intervention, as well as to have effective programs that will benefit the general adoptee community.
Adoptees Unite is an organization dedicated to providing adoptees with a safe, welcoming environment where they may socialize and support fellow adoptees.
Adoptiepedia The foundation Adoptiepedia is a Dutch initiative organised by Founder & CEO Nikwi Hoogland, co-founder and team leader Simone Sommers and visual artist Hong-Lin Stoffels. It's a platform for all Dutch Chinese adoptees to help them through life as an adoptee, including exploring the themes of Roots, Mental Health, Racism, Identity, and China (culture, history, etc).
Also-Known-As The mission of Also-Known-As is to empower the voice of adult international adoptees, build cultural bridges, transform perceptions of race, and acknowledge the loss of the birth country, culture, language and biological family experienced by international adoptees.
BaMa 爸妈: Father/Mother Welcome to this special group comprised of Adoptees from Asia who have become new parents. We named this group BaMa 爸妈:Father/Mother because we felt it was fitting. We're inclusive and welcome anyone in the LGBTQA spectrum.
The Beat Adoption The B.E.A.T stands for Beginning to Explore Adoption Together. Founders of The Beat created the site to give adoptees a chance to discover more about adoption & identity, connect with others online, express thoughts and feelings around adoption, and hear from others with similar experiences. The link is to the home site for The BEAT where members celebrate the diversity of adoption, offer adoption & identity resources, and share stories about adoptee's in the media. Members can connect with other adopted teens through their social media pages.
Chinese Adoptee Alliance (Formerly Families with Children from China New York - FCCNY) Chinese Adoptee Alliance is a nonprofit organization supporting Chinese adoptees and allies. CAA was formerly FCCNY, which was founded in the early 1990s in Manhattan as a parent support group. It expanded to a nation-wide network, and our members include Chinese adoptees, their families and friends, as well as allies of our organization. CAA is now an adoptee-centered organization that serves the greater Chinese adoptee community and the global community of adoptees and allies.
Chinese Adoptees Sharing Stories - The WAI Society The World Adoptees Interpersonal Development Society is an online platform for Chinese adoptees worldwide. This platform is created by adoptees for adoptees and has the purpose to empower each other by providing support & inspiration. It’s a place where adoptees can share their stories, support each other and ask questions about their adoption and identity. We are mainly focusing on personal growth and acceptance. We have chosen the name WAI, because different pronunciations of the name result in different meanings and elements which are close to our hearts. For example, in Dutch it sounds like 'WHY' which could refer to questions like: "Why am I the person that I am or Why am I here?" In English it sounds more like 'WAY' and with this the question "which paths could I take that lead to personal growth" comes into play.
Girls Adoption Connect Girls Adoption Connect is an online community aimed to connect adoptees through the sharing of adoption stories and thoughts about adoption. All content submissions that have adoption as the central theme are welcome. Through this shared media, the goal is to create an environment where adoptees feel heard, understood and validated. Girls Adoption Connect was founded in April 2020. For information on the posting policy, please review posting statements.
IAMAdoptee Created by adoptees for adoptees, IAMAdoptee seeks to curate an online community of mental health and wellness resources to help navigate the lived experiences of being an intercountry adopted person.
InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV) previously known as ICASN (InterCountry Adoptee Support Network) began in 1998 in Sydney, Australia as a support network created by intercountry adoptees for intercountry adoptees, of any country of origin. ICAV’s informal network has grown to include adoptees and adoptee led groups from around the world. Today, ICAV provides a platform for adoptees to connect in, share, educate, and advocate to the wider public about the issues we face – political, social and emotional, including the not so positive aspects of intercountry adoption.
Korean American Adoptive Family Network (KAAN) is an all-volunteer organization, fiscally-sponsored through The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. It was founded in 1998 to connect and serve the adoption community. The annual KAAN conference moves to locations across the country, engaging the local community as well as our core of repeat attendees. With the primary objective of providing affordable, meaningful resources and information, the conference unites us all in a space of respect and commitment to growth. Their mission is to improve the lives of Korean-born adoptees by connecting the community and providing opportunities for dialogue, education, and support.
One World: Chinese Adoptee Links CAL is the first global group created by Chinese adoptees. Their blog showcases various guest writers' pieces and reflects the global community of Chinese adoptees.
Sisters of China Calling all female Chinese adoptees! Sisters of China, founded by Chinese adoptee Mia Yamada-Heidner, is a community organization dedicated to uniting and connecting female Chinese adoptees by providing them a safe space to share their stories, discuss challenges, and celebrate their heritage. They are currently looking for new members of all ages to join the network.
Members are invited to attend monthly virtual meetings and are also encouraged to join the Sisters of China Facebook group. Membership is completely free.
Subtle Asian Adoptee Traits Subtle Asian Adoptee Traits (SAAT) was a Facebook Group created as an offshoot of Subtle Asian Traits (SAT) to provide a communal space for Asian adoptees to connect with each other. SAAT is mainly focused on the discourse of adoptee and Asian identities as such, we use post approval and the modmins may ask for slight edits.
Transracial Eyes is a resource for those exploring the ideas of transracial and/or international adoption, whose primary raison d’etre is to provide a platform for adoptees to speak without censorship. We therefore make no apologies for what we think and feel there, nor do we serve anyone but adoptees.
Whatever Next? is a multimedia project that opens up conversations surrounding adoption. We take conversations beyond the ‘child’ narrative and offer insights into adoption as young adults. From basic adoption terminology to dating as Asian adoptees in the UK & US, food recipes, culture & history, and much much more, our platform helps adoptees dissect their adoptive identity and offers answers to those who are the least bit curious about it. Our project includes interviews, podcasts, visual art and collaborations.